Why is Maine’s favorite holiday candy an odd combination of potato, coconut and chocolate, and why is it named for a colorful evangelical preacher who wasn’t even from Maine? Read More
A non-traditional wreath goes great with your holiday decor, but won’t look out of place if you leave it up after everything else has been put away. Read More
The high court is deciding whether to accept the appeal of three women who were convicted of public nudity at Weirs Beach in Laconia in 2016. Read More
He saw the cover photo in the BDN story about the book’s launch and wanted to share his version of what became a pretty memorable day for him. Read More
A drug and alcohol detoxification center that opened in Hampden two years ago has recently expanded its services in a way that could help more people inside and outside the Bangor region get into recovery. Read More
When I saw the title of Captain Hank Bracker’s book, The History of Liberia & West Africa, I did not think it would be of much interest to me. I could not have been more wrong. Bracker is a graduate of Maine Maritime Academy and has had some very interesting… Read More
Trapping wild animals for fur is a way of life that goes back thousands of years in Maine, and the state is considering new ways to manage the declining business. Read More
The program is not about employment. There are other government programs to encourage and help low-income Americans participate in the workforce. Read More
There is something nostalgic about a using a vintage motorcar for riding to pick out a Christmas tree. This 1933 Plymouth seemed to fit the bill. Read More
A pleasure drive through the St. John Valley should not be a rush job. You want to take time to soak up all the history, culture, cuisine, scenery and recreation the region has to offer. Read More